Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Denver Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
62
Denver
Denver is 6 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
58
Denver
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
90
Denver
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
88
Denver
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
95
Denver
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
88
Denver
Denver is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Denver to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $45,588 | $4,412 less |
| $75,000 | $68,382 | $6,618 less |
| $100,000 | $91,176 | $8,824 less |
| $125,000 | $113,971 | $11,029 less |
| $150,000 | $136,765 | $13,235 less |
| $200,000 | $182,353 | $17,647 less |
Chicago vs Denver: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 6%. Denver is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Denver has 58.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Denver: $4,300/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 4, while Denver wins 2.
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